Internship Highlights

Minimum Duration: 2-weeks
Maximum Duration: 12-weeks
Availability: All year round except for the two weeks around New Year’s Day
Fees: Starting from $1,850
Language: The internship is conducted in English
Schedule: Monday to Friday, 10am – 8pm
Location: Wrocław, Poland
Eligibility requirement: Must be 18 years old or over, preferably with at least one year of undergraduate study in veterinary sciences, animal sciences, biology, zoology, environmental sciences, or related fields. Previous animal care experience is beneficial but not required.

Animal Rehabilitation Internship

This is an in-country shadowing program with provided shared housing and local team support.

Advance your animal rehabilitation and welfare knowledge and skills while learning from experienced professionals in one of Central Europe’s most historic and vibrant destinations. This internship provides a unique chance to gain real-world exposure and contribute meaningfully to animal care.

Program Overview

The program takes place at a non-governmental organization dedicated to rescuing and rehabilitating injured, sick, neglected, and abandoned animals. They provide veterinary care and shelter for domestic species and native wildlife, particularly small mammals.

Program Highlights

• Hands-On Experience: Develop practical skills in animal care, feeding, hygiene, and enclosure maintenance.
• Wildlife Rehabilitation: Learn about the care and recovery of injured and vulnerable wildlife.
• Animal Welfare Knowledge: Understand animal protection, rescue operations, and responsible animal care.
• Professional Development: Gain international experience relevant to careers in veterinary sciences, animal welfare, and conservation.
• Cultural Experience: Discover Wrocław and experience Polish culture while contributing to a meaningful cause.

Typical Activities

Depending on the organization’s needs and participants’ experience, activities may include:

• Preparing food and assisting with feeding and animal care routines.
• Cleaning enclosures, replacing bedding, and maintaining suitable living conditions.
• Observing wildlife rehabilitation and learning about species-specific care.
• Organizing animal care supplies and maintaining equipment.
• Learning about animal rescue interventions and welfare practices.
• Supporting educational campaigns and animal protection awareness activities.
• Assisting with general organizational and shelter operations

Why Choose This Program?

This internship combines practical animal care with an opportunity to contribute to wildlife conservation and animal protection. Participants gain experience in a working animal welfare organization, develop transferable skills, and learn about the challenges of caring for rescued animals.

The program is particularly suitable for those considering careers in veterinary medicine, animal sciences, zoology, wildlife rehabilitation, and animal welfare

Important Considerations

Animal care and wildlife rehabilitation require patience, responsibility, and flexibility. Daily tasks include feeding, cleaning, and maintaining animal accommodation. Direct animal handling is subject to staff instructions and welfare considerations. This is primarily an animal care and rehabilitation support internship rather than a clinical veterinary placement. Medical procedures, rescue interventions, and wildlife releases are not guaranteed.

Take the Next Step

Turn your passion for animals into meaningful international experience. Join the Animal Rehabilitation Internship in Poland to develop practical skills, support rescued animals, and contribute to animal protection while discovering Wrocław.

Associated career paths:

Veterinarian, Veterinary Assistant, Veterinary Nurse, Animal Care Specialist, Wildlife Rehabilitator, Animal Welfare Officer, Wildlife Biologist, Zoologist, Conservation Biologist, Animal Shelter Manager, Animal Rescue Coordinator, Environmental Scientist

Fees include:
– 24/7 in-country support
– Airport pick-up
– Customized internship plan
– Fully furnished shared accommodation
– Local English speaking coordinator
– International reference letter
– Program & host city orientation
– Support before, during, and after your internship
– Sourcing and securing your internship placement
– Supervisor coaching
– Support to gain academic credit

Fees do not Include:
– Airport drop-off
– Local activities, meals/drinks (of any sort)
– International/local travel costs (incl public transport)
– Visa (if required), vaccinations
– Travel Insurance (mandatory), background check (mandatory)
– Any other service not mentioned

Important Things to Note:
– A program fee deposit of US$350 is required to secure your internship. This deposit is part of the total program fee and is not an additional fee.
– The remaining program fee balance is due 60 days before your internship start date.
– A US$400 refundable security bond may be required for accommodation and/or host sites. It is separate from the program fee and subject to deductions for damage or missing items.
– Terms and Conditions apply
– To convert fees to another currency visit the XE currency converter
– All applicable fees are disclosed before payment.